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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.25, 586.78 and 238.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.25, 586.78 and 238.73 is: 329.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.25 : 586.78 = 238.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.25/586.78 = 238.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.25x = 586.78 × 238.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.25x = 140,081.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,081.99/425.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.41

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